Position OverviewAnalytics Consultants act as trusted advisors to our clients across the region and have responsibility for managing the associated client relationships. Consultants look to develop deep linkages with our clients and help clients make best usage of our products in the context of their investment or risk process and their business goals.The individual will be responsible for supporting a suite of our Analytics Products. This will involve sharing best practices, explaining risk models applied to multi asset class portfolios and partnering with the sales team to provide expertise in client engagements and pre-sales activities. Successful candidates will have a thorough knowledge of market risk measurement and management, pricing of asset types (including equity, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives), highly quantitative skills and an ability to guide institutional clients to better use our products for assessing risks and making investment decisions. The successful candidate must be adaptable, able to lead efforts to solve clients' problems. Scope of Responsibility Manage relationships within our regional client base; implement strategic plans to ensure client retention.Develop expertise in MSCI products and models as well as latest market trends and regulatory landscape to provide clients with Best Practices guidance.Identify opportunities to increase client usage of our products and identify new users. Work closely with the sales team on potential sales opportunities. Assist in campaigns on new product placement.Proactively engage with clients to keep them informed of our product roadmap with a view on how our development efforts will help them achieve their business goals; proactively solicit client feedback regarding future product development. Work with internal functional teams to ensure that all clients requests / inquiries are managed appropriately.Respond to detailed client enquiries about methodologies and analytics; hold advanced client trainings / workshops; present in seminarsSpecific Knowledge/SkillsVery strong analytical skills in regard to simulation techniques for risk management, factor modelling, portfolio management and performance attribution; experience with Barra or RiskMetrics models and software a plus.Deep understanding of global financial markets, including modeling and pricing of different asset types in the fixed income, equities, commodities, and credit markets and their derivativesKnowledge of the main European regulatory frameworks for asset managers and banksSuperior communication and time management skills.Desired ExperiencePrevious experience in risk management/quantitative finance, working closely with investment decision making teams.Desired QualificationsMSc required ideally from finance/engineering/mathematical background.What we will offer you: Depending on your location of your role, you can expect …Competitive fixed and variable compensation, holiday/vacation allowance & retirement savings plans/pensionsEmployee Resource Groups to support you in and out of the officeA wide range of benefits including – healthcare, dental plans, risk insurances and (location dependent) – cycle to work schemes, gym benefits, retail discounts,A purposeful approach to Wellbeing including training, support networks, membership to wellness platforms and vendors, and active local office communitiesA specific and deliberate planning to the physical offices in which we work, and support for everyone spending periods of time working remotely or at home. This approach mirrors our commitment to transparency and sustainability and puts the safety and wellness of our employees at the center of all we do. We aim to provide productive and sustainable work environments and technology that encourages collaboration, creativity and innovation.How we’ll support youCoaching and support from experts in your teamA performance and growth-oriented culture and valuesOpportunities for continuous learning to aid progressionGoal based objectives and development plansTransparent performance-based compensation schemesEmployee resource groups such as the Women’s Leadership Forum, MSCIPRIDE, Black Leadership Network and Eco-Groups.About MSCI and our teams:Powering better investments to build a more sustainable future.MSCI is a market leader in Global Indexes, Smart Beta, ESG, Climate, and Risk Management, and is at the forefront of the secular trends dominating the financial services landscape today. We are committed to the future sustainability and transparency of the financial markets. We create innovative products and services that allow our clients to make more informed investment decisions, and we provide investors with critical performance measurement and risk management data and analytics. Click here to see what we do (www.Msci.Com).Our values define the working environment we strive to create. We are inclusive; we champion bold ideas; we always pursue excellence, and always act with integrity. Personal accountability and responsibility are key to success, and we always work as a team to remain client-centric.MSCI is committed to developing a culture and workforce that reflects the clients and communities in which we operate. Increasing our diversity expands our talent pool, which helps to accelerate innovation in all we do. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply, including women, ethnic minorities, and those in the LGBTQ community.To all recruitment agencies: MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy/maternity leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.